John Smith

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High School Sudent | Future Pastor | Survivor — Breakthrough

John Smith’s true story inspired the film BREAKTHROUGH. Born in Guatemala, John was adopted by Brian and Joyce Smith at 5 months and moved with them to St. Charles, Missouri, where he currently attends high school. When John isn't at school, he enjoys spending time with his parents, three brothers and friends. Following high school, John plans to attend a local Christian university and train to become a pastor. After the events recounted in BREAKTHROUGH, John knows God has a purpose for saving his life and wants to share the message of God's love to the world.

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BREAKTHROUGH is based on the incredible true story of one mother's unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith's adopted son Joh...

Featured on: Monday, April 15, 2019

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